14th July 2026, by Daisie Smith | Read time: 3 minutes
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Boots has long been my go-to for everyday beauty essentials, but it’s fast becoming a destination for luxury too. My favourite Boots beauty hall has to be in the Covent Garden location, so I popped in to see what new launches were worth the coin…
If glossy, lacquered lashes are your thing, YSL’s latest mascara launch delivers serious definition. Inspired by the shine of latex, the formula coats every lash in an ultra-black, high-gloss finish while adding impressive volume and lift without feeling heavy. Smudge and humidity resistant (up to 24 hours!), it’s perfect for long summer days, when you want to make sure your lashes won’t budge.
My number one brand for lip products has to be YSL and this new launch doesn’t disappoint. This lipstick has Blur Technology, to diffuse your lips with a very chic blush-like finish. The formulation is also packed with 84% of skincare ingredients, to leave you with the softest, most supple lips
If you like a ‘clean girl’ makeup vibe, you’ll love this nourishing two-in-one balm. Designed to add a natural hint of colour while caring for the skin, this creamy skincare/makeup hybrid, melts into lips and cheeks perfectly. This formula is infused with beautiful hydrating ingredients to give you an ultra dewy finish.
Possibly the coolest beauty launch right now?! Look at the packaging! It has a unique cream-to-powder texture that leaves you with a soft-focus, velvety finish. It’s finely milled and weightless so it’s perfect for these hot summer days and ideal if you’re after a soft diffused flush.
If you’re already a Cleanse & Polish fan, I think you’re going to love this new line in the Liz Earle collection. Now enriched with Vitamin C, this new ultra-nourishing balm leaves skin visibly more radiant and glowy while melting away makeup and SPF.
A fresh take on one of beauty industry’s most iconic shades. This universally flattering peachy-pink hue has its signature golden shimmer that has made it iconic for a reason. This shade has now been packed into this new silky liquid formula that blends so effortlessly onto the skin. Acting as your blush and highlight, this is a product that will quite literally suit everyone.
Glass skin isn’t going anywhere, and Dior’s new launch makes it super easy to achieve. This portable highlighting balm creates a fresh, glass-like sheen without chunky glitter, giving skin that natural summer glow. Swipe across cheekbones, brow bones and lips whenever your complexion needs an instant boost of radiance.
If your eyeshadow is melting into the crease in this heatwave, an eyeshadow stick is your answer. This sweat-resistant, water-resistant formulation has some serious staying power, and is completely fail-proof too. I could literally apply this without even looking! Dusty Rose is the most perfect smokey neutral that will suit every eye shade.
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